Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike to backfire? Wall Street banks set to rely more on Indian GCCs; may deepen presence in India

[ad_1] H-1B visas also see significant usage from financial and consulting organisations. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to steeply hike the H-1B visa fees to $100,000 in a bid to create more jobs for Americans may actually end up backfiring! Major Wall Street banks are actually expected to increase their dependence on business…

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Critical mineral push: India eyes lithium and copper from Peru, Chile and Argentina; FTAs pushed amid supply chain turmoil

[ad_1] India is intensifying efforts to secure stable supplies of critical minerals from South America, targeting resource-rich nations like Peru, Chile and Argentina amid a growing focus on renewables and green mobility.A high-level delegation from India’s mines ministry is visiting Peru this week to explore opportunities for lithium, copper and rare earth imports, while the…

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GST cut festive boost for car buyers: Honda cuts prices across Amaze, City and Elevate; check new prices

[ad_1] Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) on Monday announced a sweeping price revision for its full model range, passing on the benefits of GST Reforms 2025 directly to customers.The move makes popular models such as the Honda Amaze, Honda City, and Honda Elevate more accessible after revamped GST rates rollout starting from September 22.Kunal Behl,…

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Adani valuation boost: Group firms gain Rs 1.78 lakh crore in two days; Sebi clearance fuels investor confidence

[ad_1] Adani Group stocks extended their rally on Monday, collectively gaining Rs 1.78 lakh crore in market valuation over two days, buoyed by heavy buying after markets regulator Sebi dismissed allegations in the Hindenburg case. The clean chit, which found no evidence of stock manipulation or related-party misuse, has lifted investor sentiment across the group’s…

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Diwali Muhurat trading: NSE schedules special Muhurat session for one hour in afternoon; check timings

[ad_1] Diwali Muhurat trading: Investors on Dalal Street will get a brief opportunity to trade as NSE announces its special Muhurat Trading session on October 21. The window will run from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm, with trade modifications allowed until 2:55 pm. All transactions will carry settlement obligations, similar to regular hours, according to…

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Drug expansion: Pfizer ramps up obesity treatments with $4.9B Metsera deal; shares jump sharply

[ad_1] Pfizer is intensifying its entry into obesity treatments by acquiring development-stage drugmaker Metsera for $4.9 billion, the company announced Monday. The deal values each Metsera share at $47.50 in cash, a premium of more than 42% over Friday’s closing price, according to news agency AP report.Additional payments of $22.50 per share could be triggered…

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